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“Great cottage and location”

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“The cottage in Culverstone Green was super, and in a great location for access to touring Kent, visits to London by train (we also drove to Greenwich Observatory), and a day trip to Paris on the Eurostar. It was very quiet at the cottage, and the owners are lovely people, helpful without being intrusive. A great place to stay .”

Toffeeman_9, Auckland, New Zealand, August 2014

“Absolutly Recommended for travellers who visit London !”

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“First of all, sorry for my English especially the grammar. But I like to write a review about this fantastic cottage nearest London.
I am from Berlin, Germany and this October we decided to make holidays in Great Britain to visit London. We went by car from Berlin to Gravesend, it needs about 12 hours (incl. ferry boat from Calais to Dover and travel breaks). I strongly recommend this kind of travelling on weekend (normally on Saturday is arrival date), you take only the motorway and arrive very relaxed Great Britain.
I like to tell about my experiences with travelling to London from the cottage:
-10 minutes by car from there is a town called Longfield, there is a railway station with direct connections to Victoria station in Central London. The parking at Longfield railway station costs 4 pounds the whole day, and the ticket for train inc. travel card in Central London costs for a family (2 adults and 2 children) 26 pounds.
-If you like visit London on weekend I recommend to go by car to Lewisham near London, go to car park behind Tesco, parking is free on weekend and then walk only 3 minutes to DLR station in Lewisham and buy a travel card for a family for 18 pounds. Then you can visit London in a very relaxed kind of travelling and you passed Tower Bridge and Tower on this way .
-In addition to Longfield, during normal business hours in week (start at 9 am !!) I recommend to go by car to Greenwich (40 minutes), Blackheath Avenue in Greenwich Park and park there for max. 4 hours (4,80 pounds), you can visit the Maritime museum and the 0 meridian of course, but another interesting thing is the railway connection from Greenwich to London Bridge or Charing Cross. Normally you should stand on Oxford street / Regent street in 45 minutes from there.
Independently from my London tips I recommend the fantastic neighborhood, the beautiful countryside, Rochester and Canterbury, Whisteable on sea etc. too.”

Mathias_toelke, Berlin, October 2013

“All round excellent property”

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“The photographs do not do "The Cottage" justice, it is lovely. A beautiful setting with a large secluded garden and a perfect location for visiting the nearby Medway towns, Kent coast and London. We made this a base for visiting family and friends in Gravesend, Maidstone, Deal and Canterbury. There are many good restaurants and shops close by.
The cottage is warm and cosy and equipped to a high standard, we particularly liked the wood burning stove and Wi-Fi access. We received a warm welcome from our hosts who have a good knowledge of the local area. A very enjoyable stay.”

Robin34464, Derby, May 2013

“Comfortable retreat”

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“We found the cottage and owners excellent, we have stayed in many cottages and found The Cottage to be one of the best. Used as a base to travel into London daily for the west end and Museums. We will be returning one day.”

A FlipKey Verified Reviewer, South Staffs, March 2013

“Peace and quiet”

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“A lovely cottage set in the owners grounds. So peaceful and tranquil, the only sound was birdsong. Cottage was very well equipped, nothing lacking. Spotlessly clean. Owners were very welcoming and a mine of information on the surrounding area. Huge garden which, if you were taking a dog with you, would be perfect for it to run round in. Would have no doubts about returning at all. Has Wifi although Sykes seem unaware of this.”

Sue B, Rustington, United Kingdom, June 2012

“So much better than I anticipated”

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“The photo doesn't do this place justice. Warm, cosy, very well appointed and such comfortable beds. The owners gave us a very warm welcome and then left us alone - but any time we needed anything one of them was there and sorted us out immediately and very cheerfully. Thoroughly recommended.”

A FlipKey Verified Reviewer, Kingston Upon Thames, May 2012

“Half term at the Cottage”

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“This cottage is a lovely, small holiday home. The standard of presentation was excellent, and cleanliness outstanding. Many things, that we have had to supply ourselves whilst staying in other cottages, we're already in situ: towels, toilet rolls, washing-up liquid. The cottage owners were lovely and welcoming and our 10 and 12 year old sons had a great time in their large garden and using their tree swing. The cottage was central for trips to London, Chartwell, Down House etc. We had a great time. Everything was off a very high standard. One downside only: only a double bed. My husband is 6ft 3ins and we did have very uncomfortable sleep.”

“We were made very welcome. Our hosts gave us and the children the run of their large garden.The situation was ideal for our visits to the Olympics. Only a few minutes to Ebbsfleet Station provides a rapid route into Central London. The cottage was comfortable and clean, and readily adaptable to our particular needs with the children. It was very quiet and peaceful, and the close proximity of the house was not a problem. We would highly recommend it to others.”

Customer reviews

“Very welcoming owners. A property of especially high standard and quality, it was very clean and well presented. The owners kindly allowed our children to use large garden and tree swing.
The fixtures and fittings were excellent. In a lovely setting and very central to lots of locations including London.”

Mrs Luckcock, Broadstairs, May 2015

“A very comfortable cottage with a beautiful garden.”

Mrs Frison, Provencheres Sur Fave, April 2015

“Chestnuts Cottage is a perfect accommodation to explore Kent and visit London. The owners are really friendly and helpful.”

Nienhuis, Oud-Beijerland, October 2014

“This holiday cottage was definitely the best we ever stayed in. It was equipped with everything you could think of and very clean. The owners are very friendly and helpful. When our week at the cottage had ended, we regretted that due to our sightseeing in Kent we hadn't been able to spend more time in the beautiful garden. T”

Mr Groesser, Lollar, August 2014

“Tranquillity, a beautiful and private garden and kind and understanding hosts. It is very central to explore Kent. A true recommendation!”

Mrs Terlage, Spijkenisse, August 2014

“In Kent, in a rural area, in a beautiful garden, all very quiet and peaceful yet only half an hour away from the centre of London. A big thank you to the hosts for making us welcome. Offering toys, a shed to park the bikes, the wood burner already set when we arrived, all things which are an extra above what we booked. We really felt at home.”

Heijboer, Hendrik Ido Ambacht, May 2014

“The Cottage was cosy, well-equipped and clean and the owners were friendly and very helpful.”

Ms Ehlers, Wezembeek-Oppem, April 2014

“Amazing location, a really great escape from London in next to no time! Being able to snuggle up in front of the log fire was a real highlight.”

Mr Gatier, London, March 2014

“We loved our time at the cottage and the hosts were very pleasant and helpful. Would recommend this cottage for short or long stays. The gardens and surroundings are beautiful.”

Mrs Capon, Gravesend, February 2014

“The cottage is in an ideal location for privacy, quietness and peaceful surroundings. It is perfectly equipped with all essentials and more, for an extremely comfortable and enjoyable stay. The owners were the perfect hosts, very welcoming and helpful, and on hand with any advice/information required. They were unobtrusive, but were immediately available if needed. We would definitely recommend the cottage to family and friends, and will be staying again in the future, when required.”

Mrs Copas, Dartford, December 2013

“The cottage is on a good location if you want to visit London. It has an electric gate, and that is why it gave me a very safe feeling. The owners are very nice and friendly and helpful.”

Van Cleef, Nijmegen, November 2013

“Very warm and cosy accommodation. The owners were welcoming and attentive to all our needs. Quiet and peaceful situation.”

Cottage features

Off road parking

Open fire

Smoke-free

Garden / Patio

Pub/shop < 1 mile

Washing machine

Dishwasher

Broadband / WiFi

Rating

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Sleeps

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

1

Pets

No

The property

A delightful detached cottage set within the attractive grounds of the owners' home, down a country lane in the village of Culverstone Green in Kent. This cosy Kent cottage has a timber-clad exterior, lending it the appearance of a Scandinavian wooden lodge, yet it remains warm and welcoming inside, with a woodburner in the sitting room. This Kent cottage has a well-equipped L-shaped kitchen/dining area, with a door leading to the unfenced garden area, ideal for relaxing and wildlife spotting. Upstairs, the two comfy Kent cottage bedrooms have sloping ceilings and Velux windows. The local area has several public houses, restaurants, takeaway outlets, and rail links to London Victoria. Nearby is Europe's largest shopping complex, Bluewater, which makes this Kent cottage attractive to those looking for shopping breaks all year round. There are many National Trust and English Heritage properties and gardens nearby, plus the castles, docks and walks of the Medway towns and estuary are bound to please. A lovely Kent cottage for exploring the Garden of England.

About the location

CULVERSTONE GREEN

Sevenoaks 11.5 miles; Chatham 18 miles.

The village of Culverstone Green virtually joins the village of Meopham, which is the longest village in Kent, and both offer a good choice of local amenities. This area of Kent is an ideal location from which to explore the Medway and its towns. Rochester has the tallest castle in England, a beautiful cathedral and Guildhall museum. Chatham offers Upnor Castle sitting on the river banks, and the historic dockyard, with fascinating maritime heritage attractions, where you can climb aboard 3 historic war ships, visit galleries and museums with information from days of Spanish Armada to more recent dates. The area also enjoys several nature reserves, country parks, National Trust and English Heritage properties, Brands Hatch racing circuit and other sports and leisure attractions to suit all ages. Within easy travelling distance you can explore the cosmopolitan cathedral city of Canterbury. Or for the more adventurous, why not try a day trip over to France? The shopping centres of Bluewater and Lakeside are within driving distance and the attractions of London are an easy train ride away.